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Mid-Century Italian Swivel Coffee Table by Gianfranco Frattini, Italy, 1960s
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Italian Swivel Coffee Table by Gianfranco Frattini, Italy, 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 21.66 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Postmodern Black Lacquer Laminate Two Tier Swivel Coffee Table With Gold Trim
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Swivel Coffee Table with Gold Trim. This unique coffee table features two tiers that swivel 360 degrees
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 15.5 in W 34 in D 34 in
Mid Century Italian Swivel Coffee Table Milo Baughman Style, 70s
By Milo Baughman
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
Mid Century Modern swivel coffee table that many attribute to Milo Baughman.
It can function as a
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Swivel Coffee Table, Italy 1970s
By Milo Baughman
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a stunning Mid Century Modern swivel coffee table that many attribute
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Milo Baughman Style Chrome Swivel Coffee Table 1970s
By Milo Baughman
Located in Den Haag, NL
A Chrome plated metal coffee table with a frame consisting of three trays that can be pulled out
Category
Vintage 1970s European Space Age Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Rare Vintage Swivel Molar Coffee Table by Wendell Castle
By Wendell Castle
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare orange color swivel coffee table from the Molar Group manufactured by Beylerian, circa 1969
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Fiberglass, Rubber
Vintage Rare Italian Chrome Swivel Coffee Table from the 1970s
By Morex
Located in Copenhagen, DK
An Italian Mid-Century Modern Space Age-style 1970's, Convertible' circular cocktail / coffee table
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Willy Rizzo eggplant lacquer brass bar swivel coffee table TRG 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Paris, IDF
This stunning TRG Yin Yang coffee table is guaranteed to be the focus of attention when you
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brassed Metal Glass Swiveling Coffee Table circa 1970
Located in Vienna, AT
The Mid-Century Modern brassed metal and smoked glass coffee table shows two swiveling plates with
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
H 16.93 in W 22.84 in D 19.69 in
Gold Color Metal Smoked Glass Vintage Swiveling Coffee Table Sofa Table, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
Gold colored vintage coffee table or sofa table, which shows two revolving smoked glass plates and
Category
Late 20th Century Space Age Sofa Tables
Materials
Metal
H 16.34 in Dm 22.64 in
Loomi Armchair with Black Coffee Table in Cream & Black Upholshtery, Lapo Ciatti
By Opinion Ciatti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. Removable seat upholstery. Available with or without 180° swivel coffee table. Backrest finishes: eco nubuck
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 37.01 in W 31.89 in D 24.02 in
Postmodern Lacquered Faux Stone Swivel Top Oval Coffee Table
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Revolutionize your living space with the Postmodern Lacquered Faux Stone Swivel Top Oval Coffee
Category
20th Century American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Unique Mid-Century Modern Circular Swivel Top Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful vintage modern coffee table swivels from 40 inches wide all the way to 49 inches
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Laminate, Wood
Lorin Marsh Mixed Metal Rolling, Swiveling Cocktail / Coffee Table
By Lorin Marsh
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Comprised of three swiveling circular tiers made from polished and satin brass, copper and chrome
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Copper, Steel
Restored Midcentury Coffee Table, Swivel Top, Beech, Umakart, Czechia, 1950s
By Jitona
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Restored midcentury coffee table with swivel top.
Period: 1950-1959
Source: Czechia
Material
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Beech
H 22.84 in W 44.49 in D 20.87 in
Mid-Century Modern Free Form Swivel Glass Top Coffee Table
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
This stunning vintage modern coffee table features two free-form glass tops that swivel. Sleek
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
Impressive Mid-Century Modern Faux Marble Swivel Top Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An unusual vintage modern two tier coffee table with a swivel top. The sleek design swivels outward
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
1990s DIA Chrome Glass Round Pedestal Swivel Teardrop Coffee Table
By Design Institute America
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, chrome and black glass swivel table you
Category
1990s Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Round Swivel Solid Oak & Bamboo Base Coffee Table by Heywood Makefield
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Handsome versatile Heywood Wakefield vintage round coffee table having solid oak swivel top with
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Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak, Bamboo
Lorin Marsh High Style Mixed Metals, Rolling, Swiveling Cocktail / Coffee Table
By Lorin Marsh
Located in New York, NY
American High Style (circa 1980) coffee / cocktail table comprised of three swiveling circular
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20th Century American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass, Copper, Chrome
H 19.75 in W 34 in D 22 in
Midcentury Circular Brass Swivel Tiered Coffee Cocktail Table, attributed to DIA
By Design Institute America
Located in London, GB
Midcentury circular brass swivel tiered coffee cocktail table, attributed to DIA, USA, circa 1970
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 18.12 in W 73.63 in D 27.56 in
1970s Design Institute of America Swivel Black Glass & Brass Coffee Table
By Design Institute America
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a minimalist and modern coffee table by Richard D. Berry Jr for Design
Category
Vintage 1970s North American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Fabric, Glass
Chrome and Ebonized Wood Coffee Table with Swivel Glass Top, 1990's
Located in Nantucket, MA
This table came from a decommissioned European cruise ship from the 1990's. It has an ebonized base
Category
Late 20th Century European Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Travertine Marble & Glass Swivel Top Coffee Cocktail Table by Lion in Frost
By Lion in Frost
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Travertine Marble & Glass Coffee Cocktail Table by Lion in Frost
Glass top swivels 360 degrees so it would
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine, Chrome
H 16.5 in W 54 in D 36 in
Black Tubular and Glass Swivel Cocktail Coffee Table in the Milo Baughman Style
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
of this versatile cocktail table swivel out as shown in images.
Dimensions:
29.25" Depth x 31.5
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Late 20th Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
H 16 in W 31.5 in D 29.25 in
Teardrop Swivel Cocktail Table by Design Institute of America
By Design Institute America
Located in Southampton, NJ
Sought after Tear Drop Swivel Cocktail by Design Institute of America(DIA).
Table swivels smoothly
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Italian Trillo Motion Coffee Table
By Naos
Located in Waxahachie, TX
The Trillo Motion Coffee Table is truly an achievement in Italian Design and Craftsmanship. Three
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2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Tears Polished Brass Coffee Table
By Koket
Located in Manassas, VA
-shaped top swivels out to become atiered cocktail table.
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2010s Portuguese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Vintage Industrial Cart Coffee Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
coffee table.
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Early 20th Century American Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Vintage Industrial Cart Coffee Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
coffee table.
Category
Early 20th Century American Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Two-Tiered Mid-Century Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With a unique two-tiered swiveling design, this vintage coffee table can be adjusted to fit
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Coffee Table with System, circa 1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Coffee table with system, circa 1950.
Metal structure, ceramic tiles, two swivel trays
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Black Glass and Brass Teardrop Swivel Cocktail Table by DIA, Signed
By Design Institute America
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black glass and brass teardrop swivel cocktail table by DIA, signed
Signed (Design Institute
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Warren Platner Marble and Brass Coffee Table
By Warren Platner
Located in Chicago, IL
Platner custom coffee table marble top with scalloped corners, brass base, swivels as shown
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
Milo Baughman for DIA Black Glass and Brass Teardrop Swivel Cocktail Table
By Design Institute America
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Highly Sought After Black glass and brass teardrop swivel cocktail table by DIA. Unique in that the
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Postmodern Stacked Chrome, Brass & Beveled Glass Coffee Table
By John Mascheroni
Located in Basel, BS
This one is a stunner!! This can be used as a Cocktail or Coffee table and features a Stacked
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Welding Art Coffee Table in Stainless Steel and Glass
Located in Izegem, VWV
This coffee table was hand made in stainless steel and has a glass table top. It stands on four
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21st Century and Contemporary Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Large Gothic Artisan Handwrought Iron and Glass Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Impressive, Gothic influenced, artisan blacksmith made, coffee table circa 1940s features a
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Mid-20th Century Saint Pierre and Miquelon Gothic Coffee and Cocktail Ta...
Materials
Wrought Iron
Modern Bright Red Lacquered Swivel Pedestal, 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in Pasadena, CA
This pedestal is lacquered in a bright crimson red.
It is mounted on a swivel base and can be a
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Modern Vintage Gold Metal Coffee Table Side Table with Smoked Glass 1970s Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Modern vintage coffee table or side table in round shape with two swiveling glass plates from 1970s
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
H 16.15 in Dm 22.64 in
Mid-Century Modern Tessellated Bone Expanding Coffee or End Table
Located in Plainview, NY
A Hollywood Regency tessellated bone swivel expanding coffee or end table in the manner of Enrique
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Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Danish Flip Top Coffee Table, 1960s
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
This flip-top coffee table is a masterclass in mid-century design, boasting a solid rosewood frame
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Mid Century Modern Lazy Susan Coffee Table by Heywood Wakefield
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern coffee table by Heywood Wakefield features hardwood construction, original
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Birch, Maple
Mid-Century Modern Salterini Style Outdoor/Patio Coffee/Side Table
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern Salterini Style Outdoor/Patio Coffee/Side Table
Offered is a mid-century
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
French Mid-Century Red Glass and Black Metal Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
French Mid-Century Modern (1950s) ebonized metal coffee table with an irregularly-shaped top with
Category
Mid-20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Design Institute of America Revolving Black Glass & Brass Coffee Table
By Design Institute America
Located in Dallas, TX
closed position this piece is a minimal circular coffee table. The top rings swivel or rotate out to form
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Design Institute of America Black & Brass Revolving Two Tier Coffee Table
By Design Institute America
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Modern and sleek black and brass two tier revolving coffee table made by Design Institute of
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
1970s Round Coffee Table with Two Rotating Satellites, Crystal, Chromed, Marble
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Modern 1970s triple round coffee table with two rotating satellites in sandblasted crystal, chromed
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
H 17.72 in W 66.93 in D 23.63 in
Max and Dominique Picard Two Tiered Coffee/Cocktail Table Signed JGP
By Roger Capron
Located in Miami, FL
This captivating two-tiered coffee table by renowned brothers Max and Dominique Picard embodies the
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Guillerme et Chambron, Rare Oak Coffee Table, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970
By Boleslaw Danikowski, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme et Chambron, rare and large oak coffee table with its small swivel top; enamelled lava
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lava
H 18.12 in W 58.27 in D 22.84 in
Live Edge Solid Walnut and Rosewood Coffee Table by Richard Rothbard, 1968
By Richard Rothbard
Located in Hamburg, PA
A gorgeous Live Edge Solid Walnut and Rosewood Coffee Table by Richard Rothbard, 1968. The
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood, Walnut
H 15 in W 57.25 in D 32.5 in
20th Century Italian Vintage Glass Coffee Table by Gae Aulenti & Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte, Gae Aulenti
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern coffee table ( tavolo con route ) from Gae Aulenti, the original for
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Rubber
No Reserve
H 11 in W 47 in D 47 in
Brazilian Modern Coffee Table Acqua in Ebony Wood & Glass by G.Scapinelli, 1950s
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in New York, NY
reasons why this iconic piece is so special: First, the coffee table (swivel structure and glass) haven't
Category
Mid-20th Century South American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail T...
Materials
Glass, Hardwood
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H 14.6 in W 47.2 in D 24 in
Wooden Coffee Table like Perriand, Chapo, Jeanneret, Tripod Base Wabi-Sabi 1940
Located in Paris, FR
French massive oak wooden coffee table like Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Chapo, Jeanneret
Category
Mid-20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 14.97 in W 35.83 in D 35.83 in
Harry’s Bar Rotating Coffee Table by Massimo Papiri for Mario Sabot Italy 1970s
By Mario Sabot
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Glamorous, iconic & rare cocktail table “Harry’s Bar” with swivel out hidden internal illuminated
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 17.33 in W 53.15 in D 47.25 in
Lacquered Burl Wood Sliding Top Coffee Table Bar, Paul Michel France circa 1970s
By Paul Michel
Located in Geneva, CH
Superb lacquered burl wood sliding top on mirror base, you can easily swiveling the two parts of
Category
Vintage 1970s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mirror, Burl
H 15.75 in W 49.22 in D 31.5 in
Mahogany Tilt Top Table, Bird Cage Wine Table
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
attractive ribbon carved edge, it tilts and swivels easily, this top is removable if required
The table is
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Mid-20th Century Georgian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Table Verre Noir, Michel Boyer
By Michel Boyer
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Black glass table - Michel Boyer
Edition: Roche Bobois
4 swivelling trays
circa 1990
Measures
Category
1990s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
Sculptural Brass Side Table by Pace Collection
By Pace Collection
Located in Miami, FL
sculptural architectural occasional table is designed with a brass column support and cantilevered swivel
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
Isamu Noguchi for Herman Miller IN-50 Cocktail Table
By Herman Miller, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Ferndale, MI
Coffee table designed by the American designer Isamu Noguchi (1904-1988) for Herman Miller. This
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
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Swivel Coffee Tables For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of swivel coffee tables for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct swivel coffee tables — often made from metal, glass and brass — can elevate any home. Swivel coffee tables have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Hollywood Regency swivel coffee tables are consistently popular styles. If space is limited, there are small swivel coffee tables measuring 21 inches across. Swivel coffee tables have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Design Institute America, Milo Baughman and Wendell Castle are consistently popular.
How Much are Swivel Coffee Tables?
Prices for swivel coffee tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, swivel coffee tables begin at $395 and can go as high as $16,800, while the average can fetch as much as $2,760.
Finding the Right Coffee and Cocktail Tables for You
As a practical focal point in your living area, antique and vintage coffee tables and cocktail tables are an invaluable addition to any interior.
Low tables that were initially used as tea tables or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. Early coffee tables surfaced in Victorian-era England, likely influenced by the use of tea tables in Japanese tea gardens. In the United States, furniture makers worked to introduce low, long tables into their offerings as the popularity of coffee and “coffee breaks” took hold during the late 19th century and early 20th century.
It didn’t take long for coffee tables and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Originally, these tables were as simple as they are practical — as high as your sofa and made primarily of wood. In recent years, however, metal, glass and plastics have become popular in coffee tables and cocktail tables, and design hasn’t been restricted to the conventional low profile, either.
Visionary craftspeople such as Paul Evans introduced bold, geometric designs that challenge the traditional idea of what a coffee table can be. The elongated rectangles and wide boxy forms of Evans’s desirable Cityscape coffee table, for example, will meet your needs but undoubtedly prove imposing in your living space.
If you’re shopping for an older coffee table to bring into your home — be it an antique Georgian-style coffee table made of mahogany or walnut with decorative inlays or a classic square mid-century modern piece comprised of rosewood designed by the likes of Ettore Sottsass — there are a few things you should keep in mind.
Both the table itself and what you put on it should align with the overall design of the room, not just by what you think looks fashionable in isolation. According to interior designer Tamara Eaton, the material of your vintage coffee table is something you need to consider. “With a glass coffee table, you also have to think about the surface underneath, like the rug or floor,” she says. “With wood and stone tables, you think about what’s on top.”
Find the perfect centerpiece for any room, no matter what your personal furniture style on 1stDibs. Browse a vast selection of antique, new and vintage coffee table and cocktail tables today.
Questions About Swivel Coffee Tables
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Yes, round coffee tables will take up less space than square tables of equal width. The reduced footprint is due to the fact that the round table lacks corners. As a result, round coffee tables often work well in small seating areas. Shop a range of round coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Whether a coffee table makes a small living room look smaller or larger depends on the design. Tables with glass or open, airy designs can create the illusion of a larger space. Round and oval tables can also increase the feeling of openness in a room. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of coffee tables.
- Why is it called a coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Coffee tables were originally used in living spaces during social gatherings to support a tray containing multiple mugs, a coffee pot, creamers and sugar bowls. Low to the ground and centrally located in the space, coffee tables reduced the host or hostess’s need to constantly stand and serve her guests.
- Is an ottoman a coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Typically, an ottoman is not a coffee table. An ottoman is a small cushioned seat without a back or arm rests. You can shop a collection of vintage and contemporary ottomans from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
A coffee table should generally be two-thirds as long as the sofa it stands in front of and around the same height as the sofa’s seat cushions.
- Who invented the coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024No one knows for sure who invented the coffee table. The earliest examples of the occasional table can be traced back to Victorian-era Britain. At that time, makers like William Watt and Collinson and Lock were producing coffee tables in large quantities.
Notably, F. Stuart Foote, the designer behind the American Imperial Furniture Company, claimed to have invented the coffee table in the early 20th century. He stated that he did so by cutting down the legs of a dining table. However, it's unlikely that Foote is the actual inventor of the coffee table, as books describing coffee tables existed in the UK a decade before his birth in 1872.
Shop a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022While both pieces are relatively new to the furniture world, the main difference between them are their shapes. A cocktail table is generally square or rectangular in shape, while a coffee table tends to be oval or circular in shape. You can shop a collection of furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
The difference between a sofa table and a coffee table is that a sofa table is always behind the sofa and a coffee table is in front of it. Additionally, a sofa table is the same height as the sofa and a coffee table is much shorter.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, end tables are generally taller than coffee tables.
The term “end table” is frequently used interchangeably with “coffee table,” and while these two furnishings have much in common, each table type offers its own distinctive benefits in your space.
Your end table is likely going to stand as tall as the arms of your sofa, and its depth will match the seating. These attributes allow for tucking the table neatly at the end of your sofa in order to provide an elevated surface between your seating and the wall. End tables are accent pieces — they’re a close cousin to side tables, but side tables, not unlike the show-stealing low-profile coffee table, are intended to be positioned prominently and have more to do with the flow and design of a room than an end table, which does a great job but does it out of the way of everything else.
Find all kinds of antique and vintage tables on 1stDibs. - What is a tray top coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021Tray top coffee tables are coffee tables with long, flat rectangular surfaces that are supported by an x-frame base. Low tables that were initially used as tea or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. After coffee drinking and “coffee breaks” became popular, it didn’t take long for coffee and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary tray top coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To style an oval coffee table, create balance with opposites. Choose a sofa and accent chairs with a boxier shape for a striking contrast. Place a rectangular tray in the center and use it to display decorative accents or to store remotes and coasters. Another approach to decorating an oval table is to use decorative accents at different heights. Think of a tall vase placed next to a low bowl and a small sculpture positioned on top of two stacked coffee table books. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of oval coffee tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Styling a Noguchi coffee table really depends on the space you’re placing it in. The possibilities are far-reaching, so consider the colors and coordination of the other furniture and fixtures around the table. Noguchi tables look beautiful on their own or styled with flowers, books or pottery. Shop a selection of Isamu Noguchi pieces on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, a coffee table costs between $160 and $495,500.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To stack books on a coffee table, place the largest one on the bottom with the spine facing the focal piece of furniture, usually the sofa. Then, add the next largest, lining up the inner edges so that the spines create a stepped effect. Continue adding books to complete the stack and top it off with a decorative object if you wish. Shop a variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, a coffee table should generally be lower than a couch. However, the top of the table should only be slightly lower than the couch to maintain a balanced look. A good rule of thumb is to choose a table no more than one inch shorter than your sofa's seat height. Explore a large collection of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024How big a coffee table for a sectional should be depends on the dimensions of the sectional. For a balanced look, a coffee table should be roughly two-thirds of the length of the sofa portion of a sofa and chaise sectional. If you have an L-shaped sofa, the coffee table should be around two-thirds of the length of each arm. Find a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024The average height of a coffee table is around 16 to 18 inches. Designers typically choose this height to create a balance between coffee tables and sofas. The average seat height of sofas is 17 to 18 inches, and experts typically recommend that coffee tables be no more than 1 inch shorter than sofa-seat height. Explore a diverse assortment of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021The best coffee table for a sectional can be a round coffee table, particularly with respect to U-shaped sectionals. The circular design creates a sense of balance in small spaces and renders it easy for guests to move to and fro, especially when surrounded by chairs. Find a collection of antique and vintage coffee tables on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To authenticate your Noguchi coffee table, there are three different marks to look for. Isamu Noguchi’s signature will be on the edge of the table and on a medallion under the base. Even under the medallion, you will find Noguchi’s initials. Shop a collection of properly vetted Noguchi pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A tall coffee table is usually called exactly that — a tall coffee table. Coffee tables, also referred to as cocktail tables, are generally designed to sit at or below the sofa's seat height. These tables may come in a range of sizes, but they are often between 16 and 18 inches high and are designed in a variety of lengths and widths. They’re meant to provide a practical table-top surface that complements your living room layout. (A tall version might also be suitable for use as a dining table.) Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary tall coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Modern coffee tables tend to be low because they’re most commonly placed in front of couches and chairs. Historically, coffee tables were placed behind the couch which necessitated a taller table. Over time, as styles changed and coffee tables came to be positioned in front of couches, their heights were lowered to accommodate the modern arrangement. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and contemporary coffee tables from some of the world’s top sellers.
- Are glass coffee tables durable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Whether glass coffee tables are durable depends on the craftsmanship and the materials. Generally, tables with tempered glass are less likely to shatter and break. How well you care for a coffee table will also impact its life span. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of glass coffee tables.
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